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ISSN 1595 – 1685 JUNE 9, 2008 Vol. I. No. 18

ACTING VICE CHANCELLOR PROF. B.C.E. EGBOKA RECEIVES MORE CONGRATULATORY MESSAGES

Various persons and organizations have continued to send congratulatory messages to the new Unizik helmsman Prof. B.C. E. Egboka.

Most Revd. Maxwell S.C. Anikwenwa Archbishop and Bishop of Awka (Anglican Communion) sent in a letter congratulating the Ag VC.

‘May I on behalf of the Church congratulate you on your recent appointment as the Acting Vice-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. Your appointment is indeed a big challenge bearing in mind the astronomical growth experienced by the University in most areas, especially in physical and administrative sectors under the immediate past Vice-Chancellor of the University Prof. Ilochi Okafor SAN. We are not in anyway afraid that anything will deter you from building on this solid foundation as you have been close to the University administration, being the immediate Deputy Vice-Chancellor Administration.

Our prayer is for God to give you the embalmment to sustain and indeed improve on the gains achieved by your predecessors in office. As the University goes through its adolescence stage whish is a stage of development, we know God will use you to actualize the dreams of its founding fathers’

Archbishop Valerie Okeke Catholic Diocese of Onitsha:

May the future blessings be more than the past for you. May your period of service be the best for the institution through Christ our Lord.

Auxiliary Bishop of Catholic Diocese of Awka. Bishop Paulinus Ezeokafor:

Congratulation on your appointment as the Ag. Vice-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University. We support you with our prayer.

Igwe K.O.N. Orizu J.P, C.O.N

Igwe Nnewi and chairman Anambra State Council of Traditional Rulers: Congratulations on your appointment as the Ag. Vice-Chancellor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) Awka. I have no doubt in my mind that you merit the appointment and that you will achieve greater success for the institution with a great name, during your tenure of office.

Igwe Anuku of Mbaukwu

Igwe Anuku of Mbaukwu paid a courtesy visit to Ag. Vice-Chancellor Prof. B.C.E. Egboka to congratulate him and wish him well in his new position.

Igwe Godson Ezechukwu Okwulora 1 of Umuchu and member Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council also sent a congratulatory message wishing the new Ag. Vice-Chancellor well in his tenure. He also prayed for his success.

RIPPLES OVER ADMISSION QUOTA FOR AWKA INDIGENES

There are ripples over accusations that admission quota of Awka indigene in the last few years was misapplied by Dr A.U. Nnonyelu, a Reader in the department of Sociology and Anthropology. This came to the fore during the valedictory visit of Awka indigenes to the former Vice-Chancellor Prof. Ilochi Okafor, SAN led by Prof. A.I. Agbata and Ven. Prof. B.C. Okeke. The Awka indigenes in UNIZIK complained to the former Vice-Chancellor that Awka had not been getting their due admission quota in the last couple of years. They said they were moved to complain because the outgoing VC would make a recommendation to the incoming VC.

Prof. Okafor while thanking the Awka indigenes for their support and prayers during his tenure informed them that all along the University had been handing over Awka admissions quota to Dr. A.U. Nnonyelu, an Awka indigene in Unizik. He reiterated that Awka as capital of Anambra State and the University host will continue to get its due admission quota. He however added that if the ones allocated in the past which Dr. A.U. Nnonyelu collected did not get to them, he assured them that this time the University Management will consult the Awka indigenes in Unizik and make sure the list is utilized in the best interest of Awka indigenes.

The Unizik bulletin later interviewed Prof. Ven. B.C. Okeke who is the new Director of Chike Okoli Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies COCES. Prof. Okeke expressed dismay that allocation given to a town cannot be cornered by one person without informing other Awka indigenes in the University. Also, Prof. A.I. Agbata, Provost, College of Health Sciences, Nnewi was worried that Dr. A.U. Nnonyelu ought to have informed them about the admission allocation. Other Awka indigenes in the entourage include Prof. Emesi Katchy, Emma Nwosu, Philip Nwanna, Francis Ejete, Prof. P.N. Anagbogu, Louisa Adum-Allen, Collins Okafor, Uche Ebeze among others.

UNIZIK MEDICAL STUDENTS FOR CLINICAL STUDIES ABROAD

THE Chief Executive Officer of the AFAM Medical Hospital and the facilitator of the Clinical rotation studies for Medical Students of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Dr Ifeanyi Obiakor has stressed the importance of having high emotional intelligence as a key to success.

Dr Obiakor made the assertion at the Council Chamber during the briefing of the 4 th batch of Medical Students who will be traveling to the United States in August for the clinical rotation course. For the students to succeed, he remarked, they must be proactive and not reactionary. He charged them to be polite and always drop a tinge of smile to sail through. According to the CEO of the largest minority owned healthcare group in America, the hallmark of success in life is not academic intelligence, but possession of high emotional intelligence. Dr Obiakor told them to emulate the footprints of the likes of Dr Uwadiegwu and Ezemenari who remained the stars of the programme. As the 4 th batch, he believed their job will be a little bit easier as the American government has affirmed their understanding of the good conduct of the students. He later recommended three inspirational books for them to serve as a tonic for their determination, namely, the seven habits of highly effective people, the power of positive thinking by Norman Pearle and Emotional Intelligence by Godman. Dr. Obiakor stressed that great achievers are those with high emotional intelligence, that is, who think before they speak. He later called on the students to undergo mandatory ICT training so as to adapt to the programme.

Earlier in his brief speech, the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. B.C.E. Egboka charged the students to go to the US and experience what they are doing. He assured them of the University support as well as requesting them to be of good conduct.

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) Prof. Sam Omenyi in his remarks thanked the facilitator of the programme Dr. Ifeanyi Obiakor. He called on the students to be of good conduct as that is the only thing they could give to Dr Okiakor, Prof. Omenyi told them that the American government is regarding the “Clinical rotation course” as a national issue; hence the trust American Embassy at Abuja has on letters emanating from the University. Again, he expressed the feeling that the crop of students being selected would be in a better position to go for the programme. He said that for the first ten to pay, a ballot will be drawn for them to determine who goes to Afam Medical Hospital or New York Methodist Hospital.

In his own address the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Prof. M.C. Nwosu called on the students to continue reading their books so as to perform well at the final MBBS examination. He charged them also to apply themselves to what is relevant to their programme while in the United States. He described the programme as a laudable one.

It will be recalled that the third batch of the medical students have since returned to the country. Again, while in the US, the students are expected to undergo training in General Surgery, Emergency medicine, Internal medicine Gynaecology, Paediatrics, etc. The students, numbering thirteen were later asked to give background information on their person to enable the facilitator plan for their visit effectively

COURTESY CALL: NASU Pays Solidarity Visit To The Ag. VC

THE Executive of NASU, Unizik branch on Friday, 6 th June, 2008n paid a solidarity visit to the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. B.C.E. Egboka.

In his speech, the Chairman of the Union, Comrade Clement Nanimebille told the Ag. Vice-Chancellor that the Union came to congratulate him. He said that the Ag. Vice-Chancellor had always shown his love for the Union, even identifying with them in their various activities such as attendance to condolence visits, etc. The Chairman affirmed the fact that the Ag. Vice-Chancellor belonged to a class, yet he feels glad to associate with the down trodden. Comrade Nanimebille went further to say that the Union has come to pledge their support for him because of his admirable quality and prayed God to ensure that the appellation “Acting” preceeding the “Vice-Chancellor” be removed in no distant future. He concluded by saying that with the humility of the Ag. Vice-Chancellor the Union looks forward to its members benefiting from the administration.

In his response, the Ag. Vice-Chancellor expressed his belief in the equality of man, thus de-emphasizing class or size amongst the staff in the service of the University. Prof. Egboka emphasized the need for unity of purpose, saying that there was no need for compartmentalization of issues in the system. He said that as far as he is concerned, the Academic and non-Teaching Staff are the same. The Ag. Vice-Chancellor called on all to have self respect, diligence in their work, and optimistic of a glorious dawn in the University which the former Vice-Chancellor had tremendously cleared its path. The Ag. Vice-Chancellor said that his Acting capacity as the Vice-Chancellor does not mean that he will keep silent over misdeeds in the system. He cited cases of disciplinary measures meted out to staff both in the faculty of Law and Natural Sciences recently. He also recalled the suspension given to two students yesterday for examination misconduct, thus stating the resolve of the Management to enforce discipline in the system. He expressed his deep love for NASU as a Union. In his words, “As far as I am concerned, I am a NASU member.”

The Executive made up of the Chairman, comrade Clement Nanimebille, Charles Onyebuchi (Secretary) Rose Orji (Treasurer), Vincent Nwafor, Nkama Ibiam and Confidence Okafor prayed God to uplift the Ag. Vice-Chancellor to the VICE-CHANCELLOR position soonest.

In his vote of thanks, Comrade Okafor pledged the maximum support of the Union to the Ag. Vice-Chancellor.

AG. VC CALLS FOR SUSTAINABLE ACTION AGAINST EROSION MENACE

THE Ag. Vice-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Prof. Boniface Egboka has called on the Federal and State Government agencies concerned to step up their search for lasting solution to the scourge of gully erosion in South East region of Nigeria.

Prof. Egboka, who was ably represented by the dean faculty of Environmental Sciences, Prof. J.I Igbokwe made the call at a stakeholder’s workshop on mapping and monitoring of the Impact of Gully erosion in South Eastern Nigeria held at Zodiac Hotels Enugu, May 27, 2008.

He thanked the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) for selecting UNIZIK for the collaborative research project. The Ag. Vice-Chancellor used the opportunity also to call on other national and international agencies to assist the University and indeed other universities with such collaborative research projects. He however called on the State and Federal government agencies concerned to implement the recommendations of the workshop meticulously.

The Director – General / Chief Executive of NSRDA, Professor R.A. Boroffice had at his goodwill message called on the participants to come up with resolutions that will assist the federal and relevant state governments in their efforts at surmounting the problems of gully erosion, not only in the Southeastern region, but also other parts of the country where gully erosion has become a serious environmental problem.

INTERNAL AUDIT ASSUMES DIRECTORATE STATUS

The Internal Audit Unit has been upgraded to a Directorate division. The decision was taken at the 189 th meeting of Management held on Monday, 12 th May, 2008. With the new status, a Director is now to head the department.

SOUTH EAST ZONAL DIRECTOR ICPC BARRISTER UDENSI VISITS ACTING VC

Thursday, June 5, 2008, the UNIZIK Chairman of ICPC Ven. Ben. C. Okeke introduced the South East Zonal Director to the Ag. Vice-Chancellor. The VC thanked the Zonal Director for the visit and explained to him the track record of the University and extent of growth so far. He assured the Director of total support and cooperation with any investigative action of I.C.P.C.

The Director has earlier met with the Head, Public Relations, Communication and Marketing Mr. Emmanuel C. Ojukwu where both of them agreed on information exchange to educate the University Community on the work of the ICPC.

EPILEPTIC INTERNET SERVICES IN THE UNIVERSITY WORRY UMC

The epileptic internet service in the university especially at the Administration Building is worrying the University Management Committee. In a tripartite meeting recently, the Ag. Vice-Chancellor expressed deep worry over the inability of the internet service to work on a sustained period without breaking down. He called on the University’s technical partners AfriHub to work closely with the MICTU to fix the problem without further delay.

Earlier the General Manager, Operations of AfriHub Mr. Vitalis Ndu said that the problems stemmed from some bad equipment that should be replaced. He also said that the management of the WIFI project had been handed over to MICTU to manage on behalf of the university.

As a way to comprehensively look into the ICT of the University, management appointed the following members to look into the ICT problems of the University and proffer solutions

1. Prof. Sam Omenyi (DVC) Academics - Chairman

2. Mr. Emma Onwuka (Ag. Librarian)

3. Prof. Emeka Ezeonu

4. Mr. Gozie Egwuatu

5. Mr. Emmanuel C. Ojukwu

6. Mr. Chijioke Umedum

7. Mr. Emma Nnajide

The committee is expected to submit a preliminary report to the UMC soon.

HSE MOUNTS INT’L BIENNIAL CONFERENCE ON OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY

THE Health Safety and Environment (HSE) is to organize its 13 th biennial conference on Oil and Gas Industry in Nigeria at Abuja on November 3 – 5, 2008.

In a letter to the Vice-Chancellor dated 12, 2008, the Secretary of the Conference Planning and Management Committee, Dr Musa M. Zugi said that the petroleum laws of the federation were to ensure the safety of people and protection of the environment. He talked however of the number of times such conference has been held, thus stating that this year’s conference has the theme “Promoting HSE best practices in a challenging Environment”.

Dr Zugi however said that the invitation to the Vice-Chancellor was to be part of this year’s conference by sending in abstracts for technical paper presentations, as well as acquiring exhibition spaces.

OOPL ORGANIZES 1 ST AFRICA-WIDE ESSAY COMPETITION

THE Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) will be organizing an Essay Competition for students in Africa in preparation for the formal Inauguration of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library come March 2009.

According to the Chairman, Programme Development Committee of the event, Prof. Akin L. Maboguije, the OOPL seeks to facilitate reflection on best practices in public service, provision of a clearer comprehension of development in Africa, the Commonwealth and the rest of the world. The Essay Competition with a theme: “Youths Perception of Human Security in Africa” is aimed at drawing attention to the challenges of Human Security facing Africa from an African Youth perspective. The eminent scholar listed the objectives of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library to include:

Meanwhile, further information about the library and the essay competition is to be found on www.ooplibrary.org.

PROF. AHANEKU RETURNS FROM IPAN WORKSHOP

THE Head of department of Chemical Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Nnewi Campus, Prof. J.E. Ahaneku has returned from attending the mandatory workshop of the Institute of Public Analysts of Nigeria (IPAN) held at Lagos between April 28 th and May 1, 2008). He had since extended his gratitude to the Vice-Chancellor for the opportunity granted him.

CHIKE OKOLI FOUNDATION HOLDS ITS 2 ND ANNUAL HEART & SOUL GALA

THE Chike Okoli Foundation, an Ngo reputed for its search for the promotion of a healthy living and the inculcation of entrepreneurial culture amongst the Nigerian Youths held its 2 nd Annual Heart and Soul Gala 2008 at the Lagoon Restaurant, Ozumba Mbadiwe Way Victoria Island, Lagos, on Saturday 31 st May, 2008.

Speaking at the occasion, the Chairman, Chike Okoli Foundation, Chief Stella Okoli, MON said that the foundation was set up to raise awareness on Cardiovascular disease (the cause of his son’s death) and promote entrepreneurship (the passion of his life). She recalled that in the past two years, the Chike Okoli Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka has been currently training and equipping over 250 students in the science and spirit of entrepreneurship, Chief Mrs Okoli further said that “Kindness is good no doubt but the greater kindness is in helping everyman discover his own riches”. She called on Nigerians to donate generously to the noble task of the foundation so as to bequeath beauty and health to posterity

The chairman of the occasion, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (Rtd) in his speech, called for the support from the public to the foundation in realizing its noble objectives.

To prove that variety is the spice of life, the event was marked with words of wisdom as rendered by the father of the day, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (former Executive Governor of Lagos State); A documentary by the Chike Okoli Foundation which was anchored on the title “The Heart to succeed” as well as a dance drama, “The Rhythm of Life”.

Present during the occasion were the former Nigerian Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon GCFR (Rtd) who chaired the ceremony, the Vice-President of Nigeria, Dr Goodluck Jonathan, the Executive Governor of Anambra State, Mr Peter Obi, The former Executive Governor of Lagos State,. Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, The Lagos State Executive Governor, Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN), the representative of Unizik Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Sam Omenyi (DVC) Academic), Captains of industry, health workers, members of the fourth estate of realm, etc.

SPECIAL DUTY ALLOWANCE FOR SECURITY STAFF SUFFERS A HITCH

Management at its 189 th meeting held on Monday, 12 th May, 2008 considered the memorandum from the Chief Security Officer on the need to pay special duty allowance to the Security Staff for regular semester examination but could not approve it on the grounds that all salaries and allowances have since January 2008 been consolidated in CONTISS. He was therefore reminded that even the teaching staff were no longer paid invigilation or examination allowances.

AG VC INSPECTS ONGOING PROJECTS

Tuesday 27 th May 2008, the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. B.C.E. Egboka conducted an inspection of some of the on-going projects in the university in the company of some members of Management and the staff of Physical Planning Unit. The first port of call of the inspection was the faculty building of Law where the Acting Vice-Chancellor called for acceleration of work to ensure its speedy completion. He talked of the importance of the building to the former Vice-Chancellor

who worked relentlessly for the take-off of the project.

At the digital Library, the Acting Vice-Chancellor called on the Contractor Messrs Chyfon Ltd to control the impending erosion menace by introducing a drain to channel the storm water from the foot of the building into the drainage for the Access Road to the Management Sciences Building.

The team moved to the Main Library where the Contractor’s absence was felt. The Ag. Vice-Chancellor called on the Director of Physical Planning to discuss with the Contractor so as to come out with a lasting solution to the displacement of the ceiling boards caused by high velocity wind storm.

At the faculty of Engineering, the Ag. Vice-Chancellor commended the Contractor Messrs Grochi Eletene Structures Ltd for excellent job done on Wing B. It will be recalled that the contractor had earlier handed over the completed block A building. Moreso, the Ag. Vice-Chancellor charged the Physical Planning Unit to ensure that the ensuing erosion within the vicinity of the building does not develop into full blown erosion thereby threatening the building.

It was all displeasure at the New Plant House as the Ag. Vice-Chancellor wondered why the job is still lingering in spite of the ultimatum handed down by the immediate Vice-Chancellor. He called on the Director of Physical Planning to ensure the immediate completion of the building so as to protect the already installed generating sets. He also directed that the walls enclosing the substation (transformers) be raised properly with chain link fencing and an adequate protecting grill installed to serve as a door into the sub station.

At the Chike Okoli Building for Entrepreneurial Studies, the Ag. Vice-Chancellor inspected the work under construction and urged that the Contractor Messrs Attic Construction Ltd completes the substructure of the building expeditiously. Meanwhile, the Director of Physical Planning had earlier explained that the Contractor and the sponsors of the project had in the first instance agreed on the cost of the substructure only while the cost of completion of the super structure of the project is being appraised.

The team later returned to the Administration Building after the inspection.

CHIKE OKOLI FOUNDATION AT TWO

Background

The Chike Okoli Foundation was established in 2006 to further the ideals of Chike Edward Okoli who died from undetected coronary artery disease, five days after his 25sth birthday. Until his death, Chike was the Founder/Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Carden Energy Services Ltd; an oil servicing company in Lagos, Nigeria. Chike’s untimely departure left his family in grief and so much pain. Thus, they set up the Chike Okoli Foundation to promote the passion of his life (Entrepreneurship) and to combat the cause of his death (Cardiovascular Diseases).

The VISION of the Chike Okoli Foundation therefore is that every young Nigerian will be:

• Equipped with Entrepreneurial skills to support the building of a healthy and prosperous nation.
• Fully aware of the causes of cardiovascular Diseases

Again, the mission of the Foundation is to foster lifestyle adjustments and an entrepreneurial culture among Nigerians by promoting business education and creating awareness about Heart and Health.

HEALTHY HEART

On its health desk, the Foundation is currently organizing a Health Awareness campaign that targets a broad population through various information channels to inform about Heart diseases and its associate risk factors like high blood pressure, obesity and stress. A number of publications have already been circulated in pharmacies and hospitals including posters and booklets about the effects of exercise, blood pressure, smoking and cholesterol to one’s heart.

In May 2007, the foundation organized a cardiovascular health awareness campaign at ASPMDA Trade Fair Complex in Lagos State. Free blood pressure checks, weight and height measurements and BMI calculation among other checks were carried out. Those with complicated issues were referred to seasoned Cardiologists for further treatment.

In June, 2007, they organized an event themed “The Heart & Soul Gala” to mark its 1 st anniversary and 2 nd year remembrance of Late Chike Okoli. The event was used as a medium to showcase all the activities of the foundation since its establishment in 2006. The Vice-President, Jonathan Goodluck (GCON), the Executive Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN), were all in attendance.

The Foundation has organized various cardiovascular health awareness campaigns since inception with the help of health professionals (Cardiologists, Pharmacists, and Dieticians) as well as motivated medical students from the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LUTH).

In September, 2007, the Foundation organized a weeklong programme to mark the World Heart Day with the theme “Care for your heart”. The programme was organized in collaboration with 300 Pharmacists from the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ASPN) Lagos State Chapter.

In December 2007, the Foundation entered into partnership with three media houses namely, the SUN Newspaper, the Vanguard Newspaper and Pharmanews (a leading Pharmaceutical journal in Nigeria) to publish heart related activities on monthly basis.

The Foundation in its 2008 awareness campaign on health has decided to focus on cardiovascular disease. To this end, they organized the first edition of the campaign series at the Lagos State Polytechnic on the 25 th of March, 2008. The event was organized in collaboration with the Students Affairs Unit of LASPOTECH. It featured a talk show on various aspects of cardiovascular health. Free medical checks as well as various cardiovascular health information materials were offered to students who attended the programme.

Entrepreneurship: The biggest project in respect of promoting an entrepreneurial culture in Nigeria was mounted by the Chike Okoli Foundation through the Chike Okoli Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. The Centre which was formally opened on the 25 th of January, 2007 currently offers variety of programmes including certificate programmes for practicing artisans and Small Scale entrepreneurs. The current student population at the Centre is over 280. To enable the centre accommodate the complete range of university programmes from Certificate to PhD courses, land has been acquired within the university premises. The foundation has been laid for a permanent ultra modern building for the Centre. The ultimate goal of the foundation, therefore is to make the Chike Okoli Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies a leading centre for entrepreneurial research and education of international standard in Nigeria.

Based on its vision to provide ka skilled based and focused education for the Nigerian Youth with a problem solving orientation, the centre has organized several seminars, conferences and workshops on Entrepreneurship, alongside other regular academic activities for the students

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25 th January, 2007 - First Seminar held

Theme: From Rags to Riches – The Goal of Entrepreneurship

17 th October, 2007 - Second Seminar held

Theme: From Rags to Riches – The Goal of Entrepreneurship

19 th – 21 st Feb. 2008 – First International Conference on Entrepreneurship held

Theme: Entrepreneurship and Africa’s Quest for Development.

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However, through individual and collective efforts, the foundation has successfully reached over 130,000 people with the message of cardiovascular health, through various community outreach programmes. At two, the Chike Okoli Foundation has done creditably well in the area of its life transforming project.

RIPPLES OVER ADMISSION QUOTA FOR AWKA INDIGENES

EKWUEME CENTRE FOR MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH TO BE COMPLETED SOON

The Ekwueme Centre for Multidisciplinary Research will be completed and put to use soon. The contract for its completion has already been awarded. The tenure of the new contract is 9 months from the date the contract is formally signed with the contractor HIMARK Construction Ltd. The Director of the centre Ven. Prof. Israel Okoye expressed joy at the development.

CONFERENCE

• Int’l Conference by History dept stalled: Management at its 188 th Meeting held on Monday, 5 th of May, 2008 considered the request for permission to organize a conference by the department of History and International Studies (22 nd – 23 rd May, 2008) and refused its approval on grounds of inflated budget and poor articulation of the programme.

• Dr. Emele to attend Int’l Conference on Infectious Diseases: THE 23th International Congress on Infections diseases is scheduled to hold at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia June 19 – 22, 2008. Dr Emele F.E. of the department of Medical Microbiology of the Faculty of Medicine, Nnewi Campus has received approval to attend the Conference. According to the Senior Lecturer, “my participation would offer me the opportunity to interact with colleagues from different parts of the world as well as the projection of the University name at the global level”.

• Amilo, G.I. attends conference of federation of clinical Immunology services. THE Ag. Head of department of Haematology, Mrs. G.I. Amilo attended the Conference of Federation of Clinical Immunology Societies that took place in Boston, USA (5 th – 9 th June, 2008.

• Cecilia Eme and Davidson Mbagwu to attend Int’l Conference on Performance. Two lecturers from the department of Linguistics are to attend Professor Femi Osofisan International Conference on performance scheduled to hold at the University of Ibadan, June 17 – 21 2008. They are Dr. Cecilia A. Eme (Senior Lecturer) and Davidson U. Mbagwu (Lecturer II).

• Mrs. Ebele Anyaoku, Senior Librarian and Mrs Florence A. Nwofor, Librarian I, both of the University Library attended the Annual Conference and General meeting (AGM) of the Nigerian Library Association (NLA) which was held at Kaduna (2 nd – 6 th June, 2008).

APPOINTMENT

Dr Ezenwa heads Fac.of Social Sciences. Linkage Committee: Dr Mike Ezenwa has been appointed the Chairman of the Faculty of Social Sciences Linkage Committee. Other members of the Committee include Dr. P.C. Ezeah and Dr. Amakom. The Dean, Prof. G.O. Onu lists their terms of reference as follows:

• Establishment of Linkage programmes with sister universities across Nigeria
• To explore linkage possibilities with universities abroad.
• To explore the possibilities of (5) academic staff of the faculty spending at least a semester in other sister universities in Nigeria and also have a comparable number come to their faculty.

The appointment is with immediate effect.

RENEWAL OF CONTRACT APPOINTMENT

Management at its 188 th Meeting held on Monday, 5 th of May, 2008 considered and approved the request for renewal of contract appointment from Sur. E.E. Ikpamonwu of the department of Surveying and Geoinformatics with effect from 23 rd May, 2008.

UPGRADING

Okegbe Theophilus now Lecturer II

Management at its 188 th meeting held on Monday, 5 th May, 2008 considered and approved the request for upgrading to the rank of Lecturer II for Mr. Okegbe Theophilus O. The upgrading is with effect from 23 rd February, 2008.

STUDY LEAVE

Management has at its 189 th Meeting held on Monday, 12 th May 2008 considered and approved the request of Mrs. Virginia Nkoli Nzegwu of the department of Botany for One Year Study Leave with pay at the University of Ibadan for the 2008/2009 session with effect from October 2008.

EXAMINATION MISCONDUCT PANEL REPORT IN RESPECT OF ECO 427

Management at its 189 th meeting held on Monday, 12 th of May, 2008 considered the report of the examination misconduct panel of ECO 427 submitted by Prof. Dan. C.C. Agu. The report indicted Mr. L.C. Ezeaku of the Department of Economics for not covering his course content.